Books on democracy profits and postwar work ethics
A lengthy review essay surveys Helen Marot’s call for a middle course between autocracy and German state socialism, urging joy in work and worker creativity. Norman Angell’s The Political Conditions of Allied Success argues for allied democracy, while Emerson P Harris’s Co operation promotes cooperative purchasing and wholesale societies as postwar reforms.
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Helen Marot
Dutton
Miss Marot
Germany
Jim’s Camouflage Sauce Elevates Ordinary Dishes
A writer extols adding Al Sauce to white sauces for flavor. He calls it camouflage, claiming it transforms creamed celery soup and other bland dishes into ethereal French creations with piquancy. The sauce is described as a miracle worker that brightens delicate flavors.
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Jim
Praise of Bay State Soldiers Shaped by Apremont Wood Heroism
William T. Ellis, Swarthmore writer and correspondent, traveled through Boston after returning from France and lauded the Massachusetts soldiers of the 104th United States Infantry for five days of stubborn defense during the Apremont Wood battle on the Lorraine sector.
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Apremont Wood
Lorraine
104Th
United States Infantry
William T. Ellis
Swarthmore
Penn
Boston
France
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Troops Earned World Sighting Glory in Battle
Mr Ellis praised Massachusetts troops for a bold stand against German forces, noting their cool leadership and machine gun prowess. He described their four to one toll, with American gunners and bombers delivering a storied defense. Ellis heads to Northfield for a religious conference.
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Massachusetts
United States
Ellis
Northfield
Gallivan files papers for renomination at City Hall
Congressman Gallivan of the 12th district filed his nomination papers yesterday signed by nearly 1000 voters. He said he expects no real contest, will campaign mainly from Washington due to heavy mail and constituent needs, might hold indoor meetings, and believes his voters want him to return to Congress to continue his work.
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Gallivan
12Th
City Hall
Washington
Congress
Action Dreaming and Marching to a Firm Blow
Poem fragment praises action as life’s plan and dreaming as guide to deeds. It contrasts dreaming with doing, arguing dreams inform steps, reveal darkness, and spur collective marches and decisive strikes. The cadence emphasizes unity and purpose in struggle.
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Earth
The Ballad of Jean Desprez and the Prussian Major
A dying French Zouave pleads for water while a Prussian Major mocks him. A barefoot boy named Jean Desprez is forced to choose between life and killing. He at last shoots and kills the Major, turning the tide and epitomizing sacrifice for France.
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Bee Desprez
Zouave
France
Jean Desprez
Knitting Lessons Lift 17 Year Old Doree
The passage describes Doree Sibyl’s cousin learning to knit socks after past scarves and sleeveless sweaters. At 17 she shows progress, wearing a white organdie hat with pink organdie ribbon and a bow, and she refuses to be separated from her sock projects.
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Dores
Doree
Sibyl
Facts and Fashions: Silhouettes and Trim Trends
The straight Une silhouette remains popular. Pique trims calico well. Tailored waists feature ruffled trimmings. A new grape fabric includes a metal thread. Plaid velour shapes autumn skirts. Suspender dresses appear for schoolgirls. Black taffeta hats show full tam o’ shanter crowns. Bell sleeves gain favorable reception.
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Calico
Everyday etiquette for social hosts and dances
The piece outlines etiquette for hosting and dancing. It notes that friends may invite their own guests, suggests gift ideas like a book or fountain pen for a sailor, and explains polite phrases for asking for the next dance or a ride home. It ends with a gentleman thanking his dance partner.
Uses for Fruit Leftovers and Gelatin Jelly Tips
Household hints describe reusing fruit scraps to flavor sauces for eggs, puddings, and desserts. Pineapple with rhubarb and strawberries yields pleasing results, and layered gelatin treats with berries create attractive, whipped cream topped servings. Nellie Be Zackular offers this advice from Everett.
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Nellie
Zackular
Baker Road
Everett
Old Friendships and dropping a notorious acquaintance
Advice from readers on severing ties with a friend who has become openly notorious. Emphasizes protecting one’s reputation, staying polite yet distant, and avoiding entanglement with those who follow bad examples. Warns that others may shun you if you maintain association with a clearly corrupt person.
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Cheerie
Birthday Bio Briefs Honor Hoover Reading Habit
A compact profile celebrates Herbert C. Hoover born August 10, 1874. It outlines his mining career in Iowa and Australia, relief work in Belgium, leadership as food administrator in World War I, and efforts to curb profiteering and ensure fair distribution and support for allies.
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China
Tientsin
London
Germany
Belgium
Herbert Hoover
United States
War Time Recipes of New England Housewives
A collection of home kitchen tips and simple wartime dishes from New England housewives. Recipes cover cold meat salad with onion and vinegar, creamed radishes, bran muffins with nuts, oatmeAl biscuits, and a blueberry cake. Contributors include Mrs Elizabeth O'Brien Westfield and Harriet A Prentiss Bennington New Hampshire.
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New England
Elizabeth O'Brien
South Street
Westfield
Minnam
Ledyard
Lyndonville
Notable Writings and Speeches Across War and Society
Personal M Levy Bruhl to teach at Harvard after war work. Wilson voices demand for international justice. 1864 gold mine rediscovered by David B Weaver, now age 78, in Montana amid Indian resistance. Alaskan dogs arrive in Lenox to aid winter mail to Cortlandt Bishop couple. Sculptor Jane Scudder travels to France with Mme Camille Seygard. Seygard aids Marines’ morale through singing. Mme Seygard vows continued hospital work. Co E Hammett reports athletes’ longevity. Harvard crews 1852-1892 saw two deaths from heart disease. General Oliver L Spaulding’s son promoted brigadier general at 48. Norma Talmadge named deputy sheriff of Queens, promising arrests. George V described as democratic in Norma Viollis’s view.
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